Fine Dining in Berkeley

Tasting menus, Michelin stars, and the kitchens redefining what fine dining means in Berkeley.

Top tables

Chez Panisse Restaurant ★ 4.9

California$$$$$175-$250gourmet-ghettoMon-Sat 17:30-21:00 (two seatings); Sun closedBook One month in advance, opens at 09:00 PT on the calendar date ahead

Michelin 1 Star + Green Star. Alice Waters' 1971 prix fixe restaurant: one menu per evening, market-determined, no choices. Reserve a month ahead at 09:00 PT.

1517 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709 Book →

Chez Panisse Cafe ★ 4.7

California$$$gourmet-ghettoMon 17:00-22:00; Tue-Sat 11:30-14:30 and 17:00-22:00; Sun closed

A la carte upstairs at 1517 Shattuck: wood-fired pizza, rotisserie chicken, same farm sourcing. Lunch most days; no month-ahead reservation needed upstairs.

1517 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709 Book →

Iyasare ★ 4.4

Japanese California$$$fourth-streetMon-Thu and Sun 11:30-14:30 and 17:00-20:30; Fri-Sat 11:30-14:30 and 17:00-21:00

Michelin Guide. Japanese technique with California ingredients: sashimi, wagyu tartare and seasonal small plates. Calm Fourth Street dining room. Lunch daily.

1830 Fourth St, Berkeley, CA 94710 Book →